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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.86, 373.82 and 165.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.86, 373.82 and 165.96 is: 229.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.86 : 373.82 = 165.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.86/373.82 = 165.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.86x = 373.82 × 165.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.86x = 62,038.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,038.34/270.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.05

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